Widow of Covington Man Takes the Stand
The widow Mattie Thompson of Wert Thompson testified as a court witness in the Covington murder case. She denied killing her husband and said she did not know who was responsible. She refuted prior testimony by Canivan and said she refused to claim Canivan’s innocence while jailed. The defense rested as Canivan testified again, matching his earlier statement.
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Wert Thompson
Clifton Forge
Mattie Thompson
Canivan
Commonwealth
Julian Bryant
Thompson
Benjamin Hayden
M. J. Putnam
Vacation Time In July Sparks People To Travel
July brings a wave of trips as workers take time off and families plan getaways while others stay home for summer warmth and routine.
Dry Chieftains Toiscuss Plans Of Enforcement
Prohibition officials led by Amos W Woodcock will convene with 12 field regional administrators to settle enforcement policy. President Hoover called Aaron Youngquist and two others to the White House for over an hour of consultation on the matter.
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Amos W. Woodcock
Prohibition
Hoover
Aaron Youngquist
White House
Commission Named To Study Unemployment
President Hoover announced a new fact finding commission to determine a more stable basis for unemployment relief. It will include labor industry and research representatives to revise unemployment statistics and establish cooperation between government departments and business.
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Washington
Hoover
Palate Bf
Impolite Encounter Defines Manners In Public Exchange
A terse observation contrasts rudeness with another's lack of welcome when confronted by unsolicited interruptions. The piece reflects on social behavior and manners in everyday public interactions.
R Lee Pine passes away in Jefferson
R Lee Pine 65 native of Greenspring Frederick county Va died at his home near Charles Town West Virginia from ulcers of the stomach. Survived by widow six daughters two sons a sister and two brothers. Funeral services tomorrow at 11 am from the home and interment at Edge Hill Cemetery Charles Town.
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Berryville
R. Lee Pine
Greenspring
Frederick County
Charles Town
W. Va
Pine
George Pine
Edith Walton
Blanche Lewis
Eva Burns
Lyle
Thelma
Ruth Pine
Frank
Harry Pine
Grove Scrugg
Martinsburg
J. D. Wleat
Edge Hill Cemetery
University Board To Meet In Berkeley County
West Virginia University board of governors will attend the West Virginia Horticultural Society summer field meeting August 21 at the university experimental station near Martinsburg. They will inspect the state apple packing plant at Inwood and the state dairy farm at Wardensville, with a special business session at Martinsburg. The board members include E G Smith, D A Burt, Frank H Babb, Hugh Ike Shott Jr, Gertrude Roberts, A B Koontz, and Cleveland M Seibert.
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West Virginia University
West Virginia Horticultural Society
University Experimental Station
Kearneysville
Martinsburg
Berkeley County
Inwood
Wardensville
W. Va
E G. Smith
Fairmont
D. A. Burt
Wheeling
Frank H. Babb
Keyser
Hugh Ike Shott Jr
Bluefield
Gertrude Roberts
Huntington
A. B. Koontz
Charleston
Cleveland M Seibert
Britain's Giant of Air Nearing Canadian Shore
A tall article notes a massive airship or machine approaching the Canadian coast with a reported 2100 feet and a position about 200 miles west, continuing from page one.
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Britain
Airship Montclair Reports from the Atlantic
The master of the steamship Montclair told the Associated Press by radio that he had contact with the airship R 100 at 11:33 p.m. Greenwich time Tuesday. The dirigible said it flew at 50 knots and all was well aboard.
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London
Ood Werhe
Montclair
Associated Press
Uniform System Of Accounting In Treasurer's Office
The Associated Press reports shortages in county treasurers' funds led the state auditing commission to order the installation of a uniform accounting system in treasuries. The action, announced in Richmond on July 29, aims to standardize fiscal records and prevent discrepancies across counties.
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Associated Press
Richmond
State Auditing Commission
State Auditor authorizes new county financial system
At the two session the State Auditor C Lee authorized implementing a new counting method for counties. Fauquier County begins immediate use with expansion to adaptable counties. The audit team in some counties remains largely unchanged. Seven shortages among county treasurers were noted since March 1928. The plan requires monthly reports to the board of supervisors on all county funds and cash availability. Attending were Sen E R Puller, Roanoke. Rep James A Bear, Roanoke. Rep E C Folkes, Richmond. Samuel D Rodgers, Petersburg. Sen W H J Chase City could not attend.
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C. Lee
Fauquier
Moore
Board of Supervisors
E. R. Puller
Richmond
James A. Bear
Roanoke
E. C. Folkes
Samuel D. Rodgers
Petersburg
William H. J. Chase City
Prohibitionists Seek Candidate Against Senator Glass
Virginia Prohibition party members in Richmond adopt a resolution urging the party’s executive committee to nominate a candidate to oppose United States Senator Carter Glass. James A. Edgerton of Alexandria is favored, with William F. Varney urging a united wet slate and Dwight W. Morrow’s possible GOP candidacy discussed.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Prohibition Party
Virginia
United States
Carter Glass
James A. Edgerton
Alexandria
William F. Varney
New York
Lees Morrow
Dwight W Morrow
New Jersey
Varney
Smith
Alter
Glass
Alfred E. Smith
Houston
O. B. Newton
South Richmond
W. Brett
Colonial Heights
Newton
Jett
Foster Identified as Slain Tribune Reporter Suspect
Chicago July 30 Frank Foster a Chicago gunman was identified by Patrolman Anthony Rubhy as the slayer of Alfred Jake Lingle the Chicago Tribune reporter. Rubhy chased the assailant across Michigan Boulevard after Lingle was shot as he boarded a suburban train. Foster a Moran gang member was later arrested in Los Poos for the murder based on the patrolman’s identification and the pistol purchase record.
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Chicago
Frank Foster
Alfred
Jake) Lingle
Chicago Tribune
Anthony Rubhy
Lingle
Michigan Boulevard
Byne BR
Rubhy
Foster
Fhe Foster
Wen Lingle
Moran
North Side
Los Powees
Murer
Mrs. Ferguson Leads in Texas Runoff Primary
In Dallas on July 30, Mrs. Ferguson led with 63 votes to Ross 8. Sterling Houston led a Democratic nomination campaign in the Texas run-off set for August 33.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
Tin
Ross
Sterling Houston
Advertising Drives Progress in Modern Business
The text argues that advertisers win trust by showing their goods openly. It contrasts cautious merchants with bold advertisers who invite inspection and rely on product merit. Advertising keeps consumers informed about quality and progress in commerce.
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Kim
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